Portable, Universally fitting, lockable container that attaches to fixed objects to store valuables

ABSTRACT

A portable, universally fitting, stylish, lockable security box that integrally affixes to a fixed object, such as, a frame support of a beach lounge chair. The security includes a main top component and a main bottom component which hinge together with an integral hinge and lock over a fixed object employing an integral hasp or integral locking mechanism. An integral fame support cavity is part of the main two components that provides a simple and unique design. The design of the support cavity makes decorative universal fit a reality.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to a safe for securing valuables and moreparticularly to a portable lock box that may be secured to a fixedobject. It has long been known that when people are at a place ofrelaxation (beach, pool, camp, amusement park, or other outdooractivity) people always wonder if their valuables are safe and secure.This invention is the simplest way to secure valuables to a fixed objectin a stylish, universal fit, specially designed lock box. This inventionwill eliminate the need to worry about your valuables when you go for aswim where previously one would hide objects in sneakers or under onestowel.

DESCRIPTION OF PRIOR ART

In general the concept of having a lock box that attaches to a fixedobject is known. The following patents and Patent applications areillustrative of the known prior art in this area.

1. U.S. Pat. No. 4,061,395 issued to Boole in 1977 for “Portable DrawerAssembly”.

2. U.S. Pat. No. 7,305,858 issued to Wu in 2007 for “ security box”

3. U.S. Pat. No. 4,573,332 issued to Ma in 1986 for “Portable Securitybox”

4. U.S. Pat. No. 7,607,933 issued to Shai in 2009 for “Portable tool boxlocker”

5. U.S. Pat. No. 6,085,671 issued to Kerr in 2000 for “Lock box”

6. U.S. Pat. No. 5,531,082 issued to Wolk in 1996 for “Portable SecurityCase”

7. U.S. Pat. No. 4,971,390 issued to McGinley in 1990 for “Safety LockerDrawer for use with a chair”

8. U.S. Pat. No. 4,667,491 issued to Lokken in 1987 for “Portable TravelSafe”

9. U.S. Pat. No. 2,755,748 issued to Abell in 1953 for “Portable Lockbox”

The above examples are all similar in concept but lack simplicity whichis the key element which our invention has been created with. Cablelocks, Sliding trays, complex mounting mechanisms, multiple componentassemblies, and material subject to degradation are all priorinnovations which have proved to show product mass appeal failure. Thisnew invention utilizes innovative features to solve the problem bycompletely redesigning the solution.

Typically safes are meant to be permanent objects which are highlyimpermeable to restricted users. In certain instances there is a need tohave a portable box to store your valuables while you are swimming,enjoying recreational activities, or relaxing on beach or pool loungechairs. It is common that people carry valuables such as cell phones,watches, wallets, glasses, room keys, etc with them when they decide togo for a swim. Prior to our invention one had to use a complex lock boxwith a chain or mounting brackets to store their valuables. The otheroption was to hide your “stuff” under a towel and hope they are therewhen you get back. These prior inventions have proven difficult to bringto market due to material problems, complexity, and high cost. Asimplified design with innovative features has been an invention thathas been desired in the marketplace.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This Lounge chair lock box product is specifically designed to storevaluables at the beach or pool. The lock box self-fastens to a loungechair with our unique, one-of-a kind design. The box opens up and closesover a bar of a lounge chair frame then locks. The support cavityuniversally fits on all lounge chair bar frames up to 2″×2.5″ square or2″ round bar. This unique lock box is completely portable and allows theowner to transport it to and from the beach or pool. This lock box isnot designed to be permanently fixated to anything or screwed down inany fashion. It is designed to be brought to and from the beach or pool,filled with any valuables of allowable size that the owner would like tosecure, enclosed over any bar that is part of the lounge chair andlocked using the locking mechanism that comes with the lock box (ex.Integral Briefcase Lock) or external padlock. This product was designedto provide a level of security at the beach or pool so that the ownercan leave the stored items unattended and not have to worry about themas they would if the same items were left out in the open. This lock boxis a theft deterrent and if used properly, should decrease theprobability that valuables are stolen at the beach or pool. This is thefirst creation of a beach or pool lock box that is completely portableand specifically designed to be temporarily fixated to lounge chairs bymeans of an integral cavity.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

FIG. 1 illustrates the two main components of the lockable storagecontainer.

FIG. 2 illustrates a view from the back of the two main components ofthe lockable storage container.

FIG. 3 shows a front view of both main components when assembled.

FIG. 4 shows a side view of both main components when assembled.

FIG. 5 shows a rear view of both main components when assembled.

FIG. 6 shows a top view of both main components when assembled.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 the lockable storage container has a topcomponent 1 which connects to the bottom component 2 by means of anintegrally attached hinge 3 which works by tapping in one tapered pininto each side. The top component 1 hinges to close on component 2 and ahasp 4,5 comes together to be locked with a padlock securing valuablesinside. Alternatively the lockable storage container can have anintegral briefcase style lock permanently attached to component 1 andcomponent 2 to replace the need for hasps 4,5 depending on marketdemand.

FIG. 2 depicts the view of our two main components 1,2 from a rear view.This view shows four drainage holes 6 in the bottom of component 2 toallow for drainage if compartment of component 2 gets wet. FIG. 2 alsoshows six square boxes 7 on the rear of component 2 which are carved outand can be punched through to create a place where fasteners may beaffixed if deemed necessary to a consumer. FIG. 2 also shows ourinnovative universal clasping cavity 8 that will secure itself ontolounge chair frames or other fixed object.

FIG. 3 shows an assembled portable, universally fitting, lockablecontainer that attaches to fixed objects to store valuables. FIG. 3shows the two main components previously described, clasp area 4-5, anda front view of the universal clasping cavity that runs through theinvention allowing room for various sized lounge chair frame bars.

FIG. 4 shows a side view of the invention. It shows the support cavity8, assembled hinge assembly 3, and a side view of the hasp 4-5.

FIG. 5 shows the rear view of the assembled invention. It particularlydepicts the hinge assembly 3, and the six square punch out holes 7 formanual bracket installation if deemed necessary by the user.

FIG. 6 shows the top view of the invention. This view shows the supportcavity 8 running all the way through the invention which allows for thefixed object to center its gravitational pull to the middle of theinvention eliminating lopsidedness. It also shows the hinge assembly 3and the hasp pieces 4-5.

1. A portable, lockable container adapted to engage a frame support of achair, the lockable container comprising: a top component and a bottomcomponent hinged to the top component, the top component and the bottomcomponent defining spaced clasping cavities adapted to engage the framesupport of the chair; a storage compartment defined by the top componentand the bottom component; and a locking mechanism adapted to secure thetop component to the bottom component while securing the claspingcavities to the frame of the chair; wherein the first component and thesecond component each comprise external surfaces that, when engaged,provide smooth continuous surfaces to an external surface of thecontainer.
 2. The lockable container as recited in claim 1, wherein theclasping cavities extend through the container.
 3. The lockablecontainer as recited in claim 1, wherein the frame support comprises aframe bar.
 4. The lockable container as recited in claim 1, wherein thefirst component and the second component comprise radiused externalsurfaces.
 5. The lockable container as recited in claim 1, wherein thefirst component and the second component each comprise substantiallysmooth external surfaces.
 6. The lockable container as recited in claim1, wherein the clasping cavities comprise both linear and curvilinearsurfaces.
 7. The lockable container as recited in claim 1, wherein thelocking mechanism comprises at least one of a padlock, a hasp, and abriefcase lock.
 8. The lockable container as recited in claim 1, whereinthe storage compartment is adapted to store valuables.
 9. The lockablecontainer as recited in claim 1, wherein the valuables comprise at leastone of a phone, a wallet, a watch, glasses, and keys.
 10. The lockablecontainer as recited in claim 1, wherein the chair comprises a loungechair.
 11. The lockable container as recited in claim 10, wherein thelounge chair comprises one of a pool lounge chair and a beach loungechair.
 12. The lockable container as recited in claim 1, wherein thebottom component includes drainage holes.
 13. The lockable container asrecited in claim 1, wherein the bottom component includes a plurality ofpunch out holes.
 14. The lockable container as recited in claim 13,wherein the plurality of punch out holes is adapted to receivefasteners.
 15. The lockable container as recited in claim 13, whereinthe plurality of punch out holes is adapted to receive a manual bracketinstallation.
 16. The lockable container as recited in claim 1, whereinthe clasping cavities comprise support cavities.
 17. The lockablecontainer as recited in claim 6, wherein the linear and curvilinearsurfaces are adapted to engage a frame support of various size.
 18. Thelockable container as recited in claim 17, wherein the linear andcurvilinear surfaces are adapted to engage universal frame supports.